Droperidol

FDA Approved: * February 29, 1988
Pharm Company: * HOSPIRA
Category: Antipsychotic

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Droperidol Overview

Droperidol /droprIdl/ (Inapsine, Droleptan, Dridol, Xomolix, Innovar [combination with fentanyl]) is an antidopaminergic drug used as an antiemetic (that is, to prevent or treat nausea) and as an antipsychotic. Droperidol is also often used as a sedative in intensive-care treatment. Contents 1 History 2 Medical use 3 Black box warning 4 Side effects 5 Chemistry 6 References 7 Further reading History Discovered at Janssen Pharmaceutica in 1961, droperidol is a butyrophenone which acts a...

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NDC Database Records for Droperidol: (4 results)

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• 0409-1187 Droperidol 2.5 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Solution by Hospira, Inc.
• 0517-9702 Droperidol 2.5 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Solution by American Regent, Inc.
• 52584-041 Droperidol 2.5 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Solution by General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc
• 55154-5706 Droperidol 2.5 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous Injection, Solution by Cardinal Health

Other drugs which contain Droperidol or a similar ingredient: (1 result)

• INAPSINE Droperidol